A Windows desktop can be a deeply personal thing when it comes to user preference, so we always expect a little shock with new iterations. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft made significant ...

It appears that Microsoft ditched the new taskbar animations it was testing in Windows 11 build 25179. As discovered by @PhantomOfEarth, Windows 11 build 25182 removed the updated zoom-in icon ...

Microsoft has been making quite a few changes to the Windows 11 taskbar, but there’s still room for improvement. Despite the big Windows 11 2024 Update that just dropped and all the nifty features and ...

New hints by Microsoft are pointing toward a potential new floating taskbar design for the upcoming Windows 12. The new Windows 12 is reportedly the next operating system version after Windows 11. New ...

Some Windows 11 users have been reporting an annoying glitch of late which causes the taskbar to be very slow to arrive on the desktop on first booting the system - but the good news is a fix is now ...

For many users, the integration of Bing search into various elements of Windows 11, including the Start menu, taskbar, and Microsoft Edge, can be both intrusive and resource-intensive. If you are ...

Microsoft has released new "lightweight" companion taskbar apps. Companion apps launch when you start your computer. The apps include People, File Search, and Calendar. Microsoft will be pushing an ...

Microsoft is testing tweaks to the Windows 11 taskbar that may return it—somewhat—to the glory days of Windows 10, according to reports by beta testers. Microsoft is apparently testing two features: ...

Windows 11 taskbar now allows for smaller icons, providing more customization options for users. Smaller icons help fit more items in the taskbar, improving organization and reducing clutter. This ...

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Microsoft warned customers on Thursday that the May 2024 non-security preview update for Windows 11 is causing taskbar crashes and glitches. This month's KB5037853 optional update was released on ...